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Carlo Gavazzi's new RG series of solid-state relays provide silent switching of heaters and motors
Carlo Gavazzi is introducing the first UL-certified solid-state relay and contactor combination in a compact 17.5mm width. The new RG series includes RGS panel mounted models rated up to 600V AC and 90A AC plus RGC versions with integrated heat sink attaining 20A AC in 17.5mm, 30A AC in 22.5mm widths. With reduced space per unit, nominal ratings at 40°C and (5KA) 100kA short circuit capability, this new range provides silent switching of heat... [more]
Schneider Electric launches Industrial Control and Automation Training Programme for distributors
Schneider Electric has launched a new Industrial Control and Automation Training Programme to offer distributors the knowledge and skills they need to increase sales and improve customer service. The courses, which are targeted at Schneider Electric distributors, are easily adapted and modified to meet the exact needs of the attendees and the business they work for. The courses from Schneider Electric benefit from the company’s vast experienc... [more]
BEAMA members are well prepared to help the Government reach its Climate Change targets
The Government's Climate Change Committee (CCC, chaired by Lord Adair Turner) has published its report on Climate Change (December 2008). This comes shortly BEAMA published its own Climate Change White Paper (October 2008). Dr Howard Porter, chief operating officer at BEAMA, has said its members are well prepared with the electrical products to help the Government reach its targets. “There are some very challenging targets in the Government’s ... [more]
Class 9000 actuation devices feature a wide variety of different operating mechanisms
KAC offers the Class 9000 family of actuation devices that feature a wide variety of different operating mechanisms. The Class 9000 units have numerous applications across the fire, security, machine operation and other industries where manual control of specific operations is required. The various options within the family enable operation with or without security restrictions. The keyswitch units are available as two and three position dev... [more]
E-T-A 3130 switches and circuit breakers save space on control panels
The E-T-A type 3130 is a range of double-pole combined rocker switches and re-settable thermal circuit breakers available in the UK from Aerco that, because it has several functions combined in a single component, saves space on control panels and similar equipment while reducing inventory and installation costs. Highly robust and providing an ideal yet simple method of re-setting a tripped circuit, the E-T-A 3130 range is ideal for control pa... [more]
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